I'm sorry, sir--but I can't say anything more just now.

Kellinghausen (rising).

Good-day, then, Herr Holtzmann.

Holtzmann.

My respects to you, sir. (Goes out.)

Kellinghausen (giving way to his rage).

Hounds! Brigands! Damn them! All tarred with the same brush----

Beata enters.

Beata (quietly).

Flying into a passion won't mend matters, Michael.